Donegal reporter examines Ireland’s abortion laws in RTÉ Investigates tonight


By Louise Doyle DONEGAL investigative reporter for RTÉ Aoife Hegarty examines the realities of Ireland’s current abortion services and gaps in the system of care which continue to impact women in a documentary to air tonight. For seven months, RTÉ Investigates reporter, Kilcar woman, Aoife Hegarty  has been examining Ireland’s abortion services. Tonight’s revealing RTÉ […]


Fundraiser organised in memory of businessman Richard Finney


The memory of Letterkenny businessman Richard Finney is to be celebrated with a unique fundraiser for Pieta House. Originally from Lisburn in Co. Antrim, Richard had long made Donegal his home. He was very well known, particularly in Letterkenny where he ran the popular Counter Deli and his death last September was met with deep […]


Creeslough petition attracts 1,000+ signatures


A CAMPAIGN, first highlighted by the Donegal News, relating to the future of the Creeslough tragedy site, has reached something of a milestone. The online petition ‘Halt the Reconstruction of Creeslough Explosion Site, Establish a Memorial Instead’ has attracted more than 1,000 signatures. Leading the campaign to prevent development on the site, other than a […]


Fianna Fáil selects Cllr McGowan to run yet again


Fianna Fáil Cllr Patrick McGowan has been selected to contest the June elections in the Lifford Stranorlar Local Electoral Area. The party held its selection convention in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey, last night. This will be Cllr McGowan’s 6th consecutive local election campaign. Fianna Fáil stalwarts, Minister Charlie McConalogue, Senator Niall Blaney, Cllr Gerry […]


Film-maker showcases mica crisis in Donegal


By Dionne Meehan A POWERFUL new documentary exploring the impacts of the defective blocks crisis on families across Donegal is now available to watch online. Siobhan Bahl, whose mother is from Inishowen, is the face behind the informative documentary ‘The Homes of Donegal’. Advertisement Tasked with making a documentary while undergoing a Masters in University […]